Facilities Maintenance Manager

We are a fast-growing Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility dedicated to producing safe, high-quality products that meet the highest standards of USDA, FDA, and third-party regulatory compliance. Food safety is at the core of everything we do. We pride ourselves on a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence especially within a high-risk RTE environment. About the Opportunity Cafe Spice is seeking a Maintenance Manager Processing & Facilities to lead and oversee both production equipment and facility infrastructure within our fast-paced, USDA and FDA regulated food manufacturing environment. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of all processing equipment and plant utilities, while driving operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. What You’ll Do Lead and manage maintenance operations across processing, packaging, and facility systems Oversee equipment including kettles, conveyors, tray sealers, filling lines, chillers, ovens, and automation systems Manage facility infrastructure including HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical systems, fire protection, and utilities Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and asset life Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and all safety/regulatory requirements Partner cross-functionally with Production, FSQA, Sanitation, and Operations teams Utilize Fiix CMMS and ERP systems to manage work orders, maintenance schedules, asset tracking, and reporting Lead capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement of parts and services Oversee emergency response and ensure operational continuity across the plant Build and develop a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety, accountability, and performance What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment Strong technical expertise in: Food processing & packaging equipment HVAC, boilers, refrigeration systems (ammonia/Freon), compressed air, wastewater systems Electrical and mechanical systems Experience with CMMS and ERP systems Knowledge of PLCs and industrial automation is a strong plus Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and drive cross-functional collaboration Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and food safety standards Why Join Cafe Spice? Be part of a growing, innovative food manufacturing company Play a key leadership role in driving operational excellence Opportunity to lead both equipment and facility strategy in one integrated role Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong leadership support #J-18808-Ljbffr